Amarillo Bank Holdup Warnings Highlight City History
In Blank Notes from the First National Bank, banker Charley Fisk recalls Amarillo has never faced a bank holdup. He notes near misses at a three-corner intersection and recounts a tipped robbery that deterred by sheriff stakeout, with townsfolk gathering to watch.
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Civil Rights Legislation Hopes Dim
Justice Department rejects the jury trial amendment as unworkable and vows no compromise. The stance raises doubt about civil rights legislation this year as Southern Senators threaten filibuster if the bill proceeds.
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Washington
Justice Department
Lord Altrincham Is Attacked Over Queen Criticism
London reports a 33 year old peer was punched by a bystander outraged by his criticism of Queen Elizabeth II. The incident occurred on Kingsway Avenue as police detained the attacker for insulting behaviour. The League of Empire Loyalists supports stricter ties with the Commonwealth.
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Moving Mountains by Pete Gilvin
Pete Gilvin argues earth moving costs have fallen over time due to better machinery. He notes inflation aside every yard of dirt is cheaper today than in 1937, while warning about large earth moving machines potentially affecting weather by reshaping mountains and canyons.
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Exemption Jibe as Farmer Cited for No Sticker
A farmer friend with pigs loose and a flat tire on a highway is stopped for no inspection sticker. He argues farmers deserve exemptions but the officer retorts that farmers are exempt from too many things already.
Air Conditioning Obsessed Society Noted By Amarillo Columnist
North Callahan's New York column skewers modern life with air conditioned routines from home to office and car. A reader questions the claim that one fifth of all people who ever lived are alive today. KGNC-TV Colorcast Club schedules include Ma' ee Theater and Krg' TV Theater airings.
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Five Arrested in Adrian Robbery
A group of five youths including two 15 and 17 year old girls and three male suspects aged 17 18 and 22 were arrested in Adrian on suspicion of strong armed robbery They allegedly held Mrs B B Eubanks at kn ife point to steal 116 from the B J Service Station cash register The suspects are detained in Quay County Jail Tucumcari awaiting extradition for a Vega preliminary hearing and arraignment with two of the males from Oklahoma City.
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Oklahoma City
Autos rise in popularity on the High Plains
A Daily News staffer surveys automotive extras as gadgets lure motorists. The report previews tomorrow’s feature on chrome plated innovations and appealing sales pitches for drivers.
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Daily News
Chester refuses to answer Senate rackets probe questions
Max Chester, convicted labor racketeer, refused 50 times to respond to questions by Senate investigators who had just heard he used terror tactics to shake down a businessman. Paul Claude, president of Paragon Brass Products, testified that Chester offered a lenient labor contract in exchange for cooperation as a union organizer.
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Rackets Testimony Details Extortion Claims in NYC Case
Claude testifies before the Senate Rackets Committee about terror and coercion by Max Chester in the retail union racketeering case. He recounts veiled threats to his children and payments totaling nearly $1,000 to avoid harm while Chester, a Local 405 official, awaits sentencing beside Johnny Dio for extortion.
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Central Route Endorsed By Amarillo City Commission
The Amarillo City Commission backed the central route for the proposed interstate highway through the city after a nine member highway study committee recommended it. Seven of nine votes supported the route favored by the Texas Highway Department and the U S Bureau of Public Roads, despite opposition from local business groups. a public hearing drew about 600 attendees.
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Weather glimpses from Amarillo in 1957 daily readings
The report notes Amarillo experienced sun on 19 percent of 278 days in 1957 with readings including wind and visibility across Houston Dallas Okla City and Amarillo. Conditions range from cloudy to partly cloudy and clear with varying mph and sky notes.
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Dam Holds Key to Future Outline of Ghost Town
A survey outlines Sanford Turn’s future plan as the dam project becomes central to redevelopment. Page 12 details the impact on the ghost town and notes local authorities preparing the outline with community input.
New York Bolsters Police For War on Teen-age Gangs
New York officials mobilize the 23,000 member police force to confront 8,000 teen gangs. Officers warned to break up gangs prowling slum areas as violence rises, with 22 deaths this year and recent assaults on two TV child actors, Dennis Mahoney and Patrick Mahoney.
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Amarillo Directors Named to CRMWA by City Commission
Amarillo named J. Edgar Wilson and Jack Cunningham to Canadian River Municipal Water Authority posts with terms ending in 1959 and 1954 respectively. Plainview voted to return to the authority in a 252,127 decision as Amarillo and Pampa also rejoined. The three cities left in 1955 over a private financing plan for a dam and aqueduct serving 11 member cities. Directors will meet in Lubbock on May.
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Canadian River Municipal Water Authority
J. Edgar Wilson
Jack Cunningham
Plainview
Pampa
Baseball scores riot in national league and more
National League results include Milwaukee 5 Cincinnati 4 Chicago 8 St Louis 2 Pittsburgh 5 Philadelphia 3 New York 5 Brooklyn AMERICAN LEAGUE games show New York 4 Washington 9 Baltimore 2 Boston 1 Kansas City 3 Chicago 2 Cleveland 5 Detroit i c of C luncheon Wednesday nome.
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